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From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.

The old library is infested …. mice.
  •  A.

    of

  •  B.

    in

  •  C.

    with

  •  D.

    through

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The correct answer is C. with

The complete sentence is: The old library is infested with mice.

Explanation:

The preposition ‘with’ is used to indicate the presence of something, in this case, the presence of mice in the old library. The verb ‘infest’ means to spread or exist in large numbers, so it makes sense to say the library is infested ‘with’ mice.

Other options:

  • A. of ‘Of’ is not the correct preposition here because it typically indicates possession or origin, which doesn’t fit the context of the sentence.
  • B. in ‘In’ is not the best preposition here because it implies being inside or within something, while ‘with’ better expresses the presence or existence of mice in the library.
  • D. through ‘Through’ is not the correct preposition here because it typically indicates movement from one side to the other, which doesn’t fit the context of the sentence.
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English Language  |  Multiple Choice  |  2004
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